Cisco CPO predicts AI will have built majority of their products by end of 2027 (www.sdxcentral.com)

Cisco's Chief Product Officer, Jeetu Patel, has announced a bold vision for the company's future, predicting that by the end of 2027, approximately 70% of Cisco's products will be entirely AI-generated, with minimal human intervention. This transformation began with the launch of Cisco's AI Defense product in 2025, which was created solely through AI, showcasing a significant shift towards an "AI-first standpoint." A notable catalyst for this change is the widespread use of AI tools like OpenAI’s Codex and Anthropic’s Claude Code, already integrated into the coding processes by 85% of Cisco engineers, driving a 10-fold increase in productivity aspirations. This AI-driven approach necessitates a fundamental rethinking of product development and management processes. Patel emphasized the need for automation in testing and output measurement, as the AI-generated code may soon become opaque or a "black box" where humans will not interact directly with the code itself. As such, engineers will need to refocus their skills on evaluating outcomes rather than reviewing code. This evolution prepares Cisco for a future where human oversight remains crucial, ensuring that each piece of AI-generated code has accessible provenance linking back to a human, ultimately pushing the boundaries of AI utilization in technology.